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- April 6 2020
India tweaks reporting requirements as Covid-19 cases ramp up
The regulator will let annual returns be delayed by up to 60 days.
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- April 6 2020
How is Malaysia’s P&C market responding to Covid-19?
The pandemic has arrived just as the sector has been trying to turn over a new leaf.
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- April 3 2020
Japan renewals reveal give and take after large losses
Reinsurers secured some decent rate increases, but take a long term approach.
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- April 3 2020
Munich Re Specialty selects Hui Yun Boo to lead Asia
Boo joins from Ironshore where she served as managing director of Asia.
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- April 2 2020
China Re proceeds with global expansion, eyes US opening
Despite the Covid-19 hit, China's largest reinsurer is looking overseas.
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- April 2 2020
Flexibility key as Singapore responds to Covid-19
The Lion City's financial institutions, including (re)insurers, will aid SMEs and individuals.
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- April 2 2020
Munich Re drops FY guidance as pandemic impact ramps up
The German giant says this year's outlook is uncertain while claims are rising.
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- April 1 2020
Can tax incentives boost Hong Kong’s market?
A government advisory committee is urging action to help compete with Singapore.
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- April 1 2020
Heerasing departs ACR as Catalina deal completes
The reinsurer is going into run-off after a difficult few years.
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- April 1 2020
Korea’s Shinhan to merge life units in top three push
The consolidation will take place in the second half of 2021.
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- March 31 2020
Can China’s insurers shrug off Covid-19?
Execs at China Life and China Taiping say the virus could spur demand if containment holds.
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- March 31 2020
KDB Life won’t face fine and expects potential buyers
The Korea Development Bank is in the process of selling the insurer for the fourth time since 2014.
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- March 31 2020
Digital L&H sales surge at Indian insurtechs amid virus spike
Jump in sales is hurting traditional players could be game-changing.
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- March 30 2020
More change for Asia’s re market as Sirius goes up for sale
The firm's Singapore operation is overseen by Monica Cramér Manhem.
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- March 30 2020
Indonesia’s BRI Life sale could fetch US$500m
Richard Li's FWD Group is on the list of potential acquirers.
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- March 27 2020
Surge in Thailand L&H purchases due to Covid-19
Two million coronavirus-related policies were sold in March alone.
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- March 26 2020
KB Financial likely acquirer of Prudential Life Korea
The US$1.8bn move would send a sign to rival Shinhan Financial, who acquired ING Life last year.
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- March 26 2020
China Oceanwide’s US life deal still on
The US$2.7bn acquisition for Genworth Life has had years of regulatory hold ups.
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- March 25 2020
Singapore saw 7.6% GWP growth last year, but claims increased
The Lion City had a mixed 2019 with Covid-19 proving a tricky start to the new year.
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- March 25 2020
Olympics cover under spotlight after postponement
The decision by Japan and the IOC is likely to have large implications for the event market.
